Trucking Companies in West Chicago, IL
West Chicago, IL has 110 registered for-hire trucking companies as of June 2026, making it one of Illinois's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
110 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in West Chicago, IL.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the West Chicago, IL freight market
West Chicago, IL is home to 110 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 110 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of June 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among West Chicago carriers is 12.7 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The West Chicago carrier population contributes to Illinois's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in West Chicago shows 66 single-truck operators (60.0% of all carriers) alongside 2 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 128 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 6 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 28 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 1 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 1 active risk indicators among West Chicago carriers (0.91% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 110 West Chicago carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
All West Chicago carriers — complete directory
15 safe-to-tender carriers · 1 pages · Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lester & Son'S Transportation LLC West Chicago, IL | MC1487043 | 3975775 | 2 | 3 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 02 | Bakun Express INC West Chicago, IL | MC62027 | 3072597 | 2 | 8 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 03 | Chicago Motor Car Corporation West Chicago, IL | MC1276524 | 3675913 | 2 | 4 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 04 | Kwl Trucking INC West Chicago, IL | MC718890 | 1859513 | 1 | 17 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 05 | M3d Trucking LLC West Chicago, IL | MC1527613 | 4038504 | 1 | 3 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 06 | Canoe Trucking INC West Chicago, IL | MC1560097 | 4076817 | 1 | 3 yr | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 07 | Fast Track Motor Way LLC West Chicago, IL | MC75936 | 3098173 | 1 | 8 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 08 | Oak Transportation INC West Chicago, IL | MC1624971 | 4208813 | 1 | 2 yr 2 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 09 | Lazaro Garcia Munoz West Chicago, IL | MC920764 | 2641842 | 1 | 11 yr | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 10 | Sr Freight Trans LTD West Chicago, IL | MC1049120 | 3305596 | 1 | 6 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 11 | Vihope INC West Chicago, IL | MC1696610 | 4341963 | 1 | 1 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 12 | Eort Trucking INC West Chicago, IL | MC1705270 | 4358715 | 1 | 1 yr 3 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 13 | Albor'S Hauling INC West Chicago, IL | MC1732705 | 4410766 | 1 | 1 yr | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 14 | Cb'S Hauling LLC West Chicago, IL | MC1766759 | 4475267 | 1 | 8 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 15 | Wide-Matic Group LLC West Chicago, IL | MC1769214 | 4479902 | 1 | 7 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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West Chicago trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in West Chicago, Illinois?
West Chicago, IL has 110 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 110 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in West Chicago?
The average fleet size among West Chicago carriers is 12.7 power units. Approximately 66 carriers operate a single truck, while 2 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many West Chicago carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 1 active risk indicators among West Chicago-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a West Chicago trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in West Chicago?
West Chicago's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 110 West Chicago carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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